WIPPES Act
- Last Action
- 4/27/2023
Actions
- 2023-04-27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2023-04-27Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-04-27 (00)
Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act or the WIPPES Act
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations requiring entities responsible for the labeling or retail packaging of certain premoistened, nonwoven wipes (e.g., baby wipes, cleaning wipes, or personal care wipes) to label such products clearly and conspicuously with the phrase Do Not Flush and accompanying symbol as depicted under specified industry guidelines.
The commission is authorized to enforce this requirement.
Cosponsors (10)
- Susan Collins (R-ME)
- Angus King (I-ME)
- Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Edward Markey (D-MA)
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)
- Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
- Patty Murray (D-WA)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Civil actions and liability
- Consumer affairs
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Environmental education
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Government information and archives
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Manufacturing
- Marketing and advertising
- Pest management
- Retail and wholesale trades
- Solid waste and recycling
- Water quality
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